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Title reads: "World Lauds Glenn".

United States of America (USA).

Various C/Us astronaut Lieutenant Colonel John Glenn being prepared for his journey into space. Exterior shot press photographers. Panning C/U Glenn in space suit walking towards the lift to take him to the top of the rocket. C/U press photographers. L/S lift going up. Various shots Glenn getting into the Mercury capsule, the hatch is shut.

L/S seamen of US Navy destroyer Noa watching through binoculars for the capsule. L/S capsule coming down into the sea. The destroyer comes alongside the capsule and is lifted from the water. C/U capsule being lowered in the deck. Top shot seamen gathered round the capsule. C/U as Glenn sets off a charge which opens a hatch in the capsule. Glenn is helped from the capsule by sailors. He walks along deck still in space suit. M/S Glenn sitting on a bench smiling, zoom in to C/U of Glenn.